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2beds
1baths
890sqft
66days on market

13 Shea St, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Under ContractResidential · built 1938 · SIMONSDALE

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1938

Price / sqft

$285

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,809/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10640559

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
890
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Cottage, Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
SIMONSDALE
Zoning
RESIDENT
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Step inside this beautifully renovated cottage where classic character meets fresh, modern style! You will experience a bright, open floor plan with abundant natural light, LVP flooring, and recessed lighting throughout. The updated kitchen features fabulous cabinets, countertops, and an island with built-in microwave. The primary bedroom offers a spacious closet with washer/dryer hookup and a soft-close barn door, while the renovated bath includes a touch-screen anti-fog mirror with various light settings. A delightful, screened porch provides the perfect place to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors while staying comfortably shaded. All of this is situated on 0.43 acres, the spacious backyard offers endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, or creating your own private retreat. An extended driveway for plenty of parking and the oversized detached garage offers incredible potential w/ some work, for additional storage, a workshop, hobby space, or future improvements." Tankless water heater (2023) and HVAC (2017). Virtually staged

Listing courtesy of Tonya Simpson-Feamster · Southside Real Estate · REIN MLS #10640559

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

Meet 13 Shea Street — a compact 1938 two-bedroom bungalow in Portsmouth, Virginia, sitting just eight minutes from two major military installations. At 890 square feet, it delivers an efficient, low-maintenance footprint in a city with deep roots and real neighborhood character.

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See all Portsmouth homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23701, homes for sale zoned for Manor High School, and homes for sale zoned for Simonsdale Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Portsmouth — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Brighton homes for sale, Portsmouth waterfront homes for sale, Portsmouth condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Portsmouth.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 13 Shea Street apart is its rare double-base proximity: both Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are an eight-minute drive away, making commute math genuinely simple for service members. The 1938 build gives the home a solidity and craftsmanship that newer construction in this price tier rarely matches — thick walls, established lot, and a street-level presence that feels rooted rather than rushed.

SIMONSDALE and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' original cities, and the area around Shea Street carries that history in its bones. You're in a working-class, close-knit pocket of the city where neighbors tend to know each other and the streets are quiet without feeling isolated. Portsmouth City Park is less than a mile away, giving the neighborhood a genuine green anchor for weekend mornings. The broader city offers a waterfront downtown, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and a growing arts scene along High Street — all within a short drive. For families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth, the city's compact geography means you're never far from what you need, whether that's a grocery run, a fitness class, or a quick hop onto I-264. Portsmouth sits in Virginia's Hampton Roads metro, connected to Norfolk and Chesapeake by bridge-tunnel and highway, so the whole region stays accessible without requiring you to leave the city for daily life.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely walkable from 13 Shea Street. Food Lion and MP International Grocery are both within half a mile, and Dollar General is under a mile for quick fill-ins. When dinner isn't happening at home, Heaven's Kitchen and Papa Johns Pizza are just two-tenths of a mile away, and Bubba-N-Frank's Portsmouth is a short four-tenths-mile trip for something heartier. Wawa and URBAN ICE cover your coffee and snack runs. Fitness options are well-represented too — MARABLE'S FITNESS, Crunch Fitness - Portsmouth, and TIGER Academy of Martial Arts all sit within a mile. Portsmouth City Park, the Links at City Park golf course, and Portsmouth Volleyball Center round out the recreation picture, all under a mile from the front door.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Service members attached to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth or Norfolk Naval Shipyard will appreciate an eight-minute door-to-gate commute — that's a meaningful quality-of-life advantage on early-morning muster days. A VA loan can make ownership at this square footage accessible with minimal upfront cost, and the low-maintenance size fits the rhythm of a household that moves on military timelines.

For first-time buyers

At 890 square feet, 13 Shea Street is the kind of home that makes first ownership feel manageable rather than overwhelming — lower utility bills, a smaller list of things to maintain, and a city address that keeps you close to everything. Buyers browsing homes for sale in 23701 will find that this zip code offers genuine Portsmouth character without the premium of the waterfront blocks.

More buyer questions

How far is 13 Shea Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately eight minutes by car — a straightforward, low-stress commute that holds up even in typical Hampton Roads traffic.

How far is 13 Shea Street from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is also about eight minutes away, making 13 Shea Street an unusually well-positioned address for households with ties to either installation.

What schools serve 13 Shea Street?

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Manor High School and homes for sale zoned for Simonsdale Elementary School will find that 13 Shea Street falls within Portsmouth Public Schools' attendance boundaries for both — confirm current zoning with Portsmouth City Schools directly, as boundaries can change.

Is 13 Shea Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section and consult FEMA's current flood maps for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

What is the lot and home size at 13 Shea Street?

The home is 890 square feet with two bedrooms and one bath, built in 1938 on a residential lot in Portsmouth — a compact footprint that keeps maintenance straightforward.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth homes for sale inside and out — reach out today to get your questions answered and take the next step on Shea Street.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Brighton

Brighton is a residential neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, characterized by tree-lined streets and a mix of housing styles that reflect its established community roots.

$285K

Median sale · 12 mo

$180

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

22

For sale now

$46K

HH income

55.2%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,626/mo

Principal & interest

$1,317

Property tax

$234

Home insurance

$74

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

108% of $234,770

City assessment record · taxes $2,809/yr

Land share of assessed value

41% — $97,160

Improvements $137,610 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$135,000 – $252,500

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

913 Bold ST · 1.5 mi · 896 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-06
515 Weaver CIR · 1.8 mi · 926 sqft$186,500 sold 2026-07
510 Bunche BLVD · 1.8 mi · 926 sqft$135,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$253,900

Price / Sq Ft

$285

Annual Taxes

$2,809

Monthly Tax

$234

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.11%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 19, 2026$253,900—
Price reducedJul 14, 2026$253,900−$12,000
Currently listed—$253,900—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

8% above assessment

Total Assessed

$234,770

Land

$97,160

Improvement

$137,610

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Portsmouth Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Is 13 Shea St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Simonsdale Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.3/10), William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (VaHome School Score 3.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 13 Shea St in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 13 Shea St?+
Yes — MARABLE'S FITNESS is about 0.6 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 13 Shea St?+
Portsmouth City Park is about 0.9 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 13 Shea St?+
Dollar General is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is Papa Johns Pizza (0.1 mi).
Does 13 Shea St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 13 Shea St built?+
It was built in 1938, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

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13 Shea St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10640559 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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